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Australia and China celebrate 40 years of diplomatic ties

Catherine McGrath
Wed Dec 12 23:58:47 EST 2012

Prime Minister Julia Gillard has called on Australia and China to develop a new and deeper relationship as the two countries celebrate 40 years of diplomatic ties at a gala dinner at Parliament House in Canberra.

China's most senior woman politician, Liu Yandong, is leading the delegation of Chinese politicians and officials in Australia for the anniversary.